SQL BI Developer
Location: US, IL, Oak Brook
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Industry: Computer Software
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:
Saras America's Microsoft Center of Excellence can help you:Design and develop robust, scalable .NET applicationsDevelop web services using the .NET framework and the SOAP toolkitRe-engineer applications to .NET from legacy systemsMigrate web and desktop applications to .NETManage application upgradesDevelop application interfaces (APIs)Enable remote/mobile access to applicationsTools and Technologies We build visually rich web applications and complex transactional business applications with Microsoft's .NET framework containing Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), Windows Workflow Foundation (WF), .NET services, etc. Saras America uses Microsoft platform products such as Windows Server 2005/2008 with virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V to build applications that can scale and allow server consolidation to reduce IT investments. SQL Server forms reliable data platform for most applications built using Microsoft .NET environment. Saras America has built many complex, innovative and mission critical applications utilizing the SQL Server database technologies. Saras America can help you develop custom Business Intelligence (BI) and reporting application that analyses and reports from a variety of structured and unstructured data. Saras America helps customers develop and deploy a number of solutions including custom branding, workflows, collaboration, departmental solutions and custom portals using Microsoft SharePoint technologies. We use appropriate technologies such as Silverlight along with .NET technologies to create applications with compelling user experiences in a rapid timeline. Saras America can also build Open Source web applications for small and medium businesses using the Microsoft Web Platform.

Job description:
Looking for an experienced Microsoft BI developer who will work with Microsoft BI stack to develop the next generation of business intelligence and information delivery solutions. This individual will be required to participate in all aspects of the BI development lifecycle. This includes and is not limited to requirements definition, schema design, ETL (SSIS), Analysis Services (SSAS), end-user presentation (via analytic graphs, scorecards, etc.), testing, deployment, and post-deployment support.  The position also requires interaction with customers and project leaders to define and document project specifications and participate in support activities for existing systems.Main Responsibilities:Participates in requirements definition, solution development and the implementation phases of data warehouse and reporting projectsCreates and maintains BI/DW ETL specifications and process documentation to produce the required data deliverables (data profiling, source to target maps, ETL flows) Assists in definition of logical and physical data models for businessesConfigures and tunes ETL infrastructure to optimize the data warehousing architecture &amp; performanceDesigns, implements, and maintains a reporting, monitoring, and dashboard frameworkDevelops aggregation, monitoring, and alerting tools/modulesInvestigates new technologies and advances, especially in the areas of business intelligenceTroubleshoots and resolves data, system and performance issuesParticipates in the overall development process which includes but not limited to architecture guidance, design and code reviews, and estimation and planning assistancePerforms other development related duties as needed

Requirements:
Technical RequirementsMust have demonstrated years hands-on experience developing solutions in C# &amp; .NET Must have 3-5 years’ experience working with Microsoft Integration Services (SSIS), Microsoft Analysis Services (SSAS) &amp; Microsoft Reporting Services (SSRS)Must have 3-5 experience writing relational and OLAP database queries using SQL, T-SQL, and MDXMust have 3-5 years’ experience designing, building &amp; fine tuning BI cubesDevelopment experience integrating BI with Microsoft SharePoint 2010/2013 (Performance Point &amp; Power View) desired.Must have 3-5 years’ experience developing solutions on SQL Server 2008/2012 databasesExperience with both waterfall and agile software development methodologies desiredNon-Technical RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field requiredStrong written and verbal communication skillsA meticulous eye for detailAbility to show initiative with minimal directionAbility to prioritize tasks and remain in sync with development team plansMicrosoft Certified Professional (MCP) desired 

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